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Varicose Veins

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If you have swollen, twisted veins beneath your skin, you have varicose veins. Most often, they are found in the legs and the feet. They can be painful, and many people feel embarrassed by them.

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Spider Veins

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These tiny, squiggly veins are most often seen on the face and legs. They may be bright red or blue. Spider veins aren't harmful, but they can be embarrassing if you don't like the way they look.

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Endovenous Laser Ablation

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This therapy uses laser light to treat a varicose vein from within. It seals the enlarged vein and causes it to shrink. And it may ease things like the aching, burning and cramping caused by a varicose vein.

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Endovenous Foam Treatment (EVFT) for Varicose Veins

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This minimally-invasive outpatient procedure uses a foam solution to shrink and close varicose veins. The foam is injected into the target veins through a catheter, leaving surrounding tissues unaffected.

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Sclerotherapy

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This injection treatment is for varicose veins and spider veins. It causes enlarged veins to seal shut. It gets rid of unsightly veins without surgery. And it may ease things like the aching, burning and cramping that enlarged veins cause.

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